Author: Adekunle Dada
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line to commence commercial activities in August – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Wednesday that the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would commence commercial activities…
Nigerian Govt to sensitise communities on effect of land degradation
The Federal Ministry of Environment says it will start sensitising communities on the effects of land degradation across the country.
Olubadan throne tussle: Court fixes Feb.12 for hearing
An Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, has fixed Feb. 12 for hearing on a suit filed by Chief…
Kebbi Govt. procures N300m Ultra Sound machines for 14 Hospitals
Kebbi Government has procured N300 million modern ultra sound machines for 14 general hospitals in the state, the Commissioner of…
Bureau De Change operators list recipes for stronger Naira
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) on Wednesday listed recipes for a stronger naira and a…
Gov. Ambode promises to continue to provide qualitative education
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday pledged his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every child of school age…
Sokoto Assembly confirms 4 new Commissioners
Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of four new commissioners forwarded to it by Gov. Aminu…
Trump boasts “I’ll beat Oprah” in White House race
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could beat Oprah Winfrey in a presidential race, while one of Winfrey’s closest friends…
Closure of Tiga Dam pose threat to tomato policy – Stakeholders
Some stakeholders in the tomato industry have expressed concern that the one-month closure of Tiga Dam in Kano State will…
Prince Harry, fiancee Meghan get wedding music tips
Britain’s Prince Harry and his U.S. fiancee Meghan Markle were given some street-level tips for their wedding music as they…
ANC Secretary-General says Zuma’s exit not discussed at party meeting
The removal of South African President Jacob Zuma as head of state was not discussed at an African National Congress…
Trump bars oil drilling off Florida after governor’s plea
President Donald Trump’s administration will not allow drilling for oil and gas off the coast of Florida after a plea…
Education Minister wants versatile Islamic scholars to propagate religious doctrines
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has underscored the need for versatile Islamic scholars to propagate religious principles and…
NPFL : Plateau United FC ready for 2017/2018 season, official says
Defending champions Plateau United Football Club of Jos on Wednesday said they were fully prepared for the new 2017/2018 Nigeria…
Greece limits use of Sharia norms in Muslim community
The Greek parliament adopted on Wednesday a law limiting the use of the Sharia norms for the Muslim community in…
Russian rouble climbs as Brent rises to $70
The Russian rouble rallied to multi-month peaks on Wednesday after the price of Brent crude rose to 70 dollars per…
Censors Board seizes pirated films worth N200m
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it seized uncensored, unclassified and pirated films worth about N200 million…
Women more likely to survive worst conditions than men – Study
Women have better chances to survive than men in the worst of circumstances such as famines and epidemics, a new…
Trade Relations: French President says China will order 184 Airbus planes
French President Emmanuel Macron said China would order 184 Airbus A320 planes as he wrapped up his visit to Beijing…
Boko Haram: Army warns against harbouring insurgents on the run
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday warned against providing sanctuary to fleeing Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East.
Turkey has no more patience left for EU membership bid
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Wednesday said Turkey had run out of patience over its stalled bid to join the…
House fire kills 5 migrants in Mecca
A fire Wednesday erupted in a house inhabited by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia’s western city of Mecca, killing five…
Pregnant South African woman bites rapist’s genitals
South African Police said they are on the lookout for a man with severely injured genitalia who allegedly raped a…
Rangers FC to unveil 14 new players on Thursday
Rangers International FC of Enugu is set to unveil 14 new players on Thursday, according to its spokesman, Norbert Okoli.
South Korea’s Moon willing to meet Kim Jong Un
South Korean President Moon Jae In is willing to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “under the right conditions,”…
Russia 2018: Former FIFA chief Blatter against video evidence
Former FIFA President Joseph Blatter has spoken out against using video evidence at Russia 2018 World Cup as teething problems…
9 civilian JTF members arrested over possession of arms
The Nigeria Army in Takum, Taraba, says it has arrested nine members of a Civilian Joint Task Force over alleged…
Nigerian Govt urged to exercise strong political will to address housing deficit
A housing expert, Mr Festus Adebayo has appealed to the Federal Government to show commitment and exercise strong political will…
Japanese astronaut apologises for ‘fake news’ of height increase
Japanese astronaut Norishige Kanai, on a mission to the International Space Station, apologised on Wednesday for saying he had grown…
NSCDC recovers N23.2m debts in Jigawa in 2017
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, said it had recovered about N23.2 million as debts from…